A practical close reading and annotating strategies handout and bookmarks students can colour in (mandalas). Quick annotating reference cards are included. For ESL/ELA learners.
 
⭐How can you use this resource?
You may use this resource to develop or consolidate learners' annotating skills to help them engage with any text in a meaningful way.
 
⭐Use it:
when teaching reading strategies
when teaching annotating strategies
as a cheat sheet
quick reference handout or card
 
⭐What is exactly included in the document?
Close reading - Annotating Strategies handout: strategies for before reading, while reading, after reading (Response process: explore, connect with the text, generalize beyond the text); some useful expressions students may use while exploring and discussing the texts and their ideas with their peers (functional language).
Bookmarks - Front: inspirational quote, mandala to colour in; back side (3 options): 1) close reading strategies for fiction, 2) close reading strategies for nonfiction, 3) annotating strategies (quick annotating reference guide)
Quick annotating reference cards - 4 per page (Signs learners may use to show: when the agree or disagree with ideas, when they connect to the text, ideas they like, things they do not understand, ideas that are important, shocking or thought-provoking).
 
This resource is more appropriate for Grade 8-11 ESL, EESL, EFL, ELA, or even Special Education learners; however, it might be useful below or above these grade levels. Please refer to the preview file to determine if this resource is appropriate for your students.
 
Please note that no physical product will be sent to you. Documents are in a zip file for digital download only.